DETROIT -- While members of the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America are busy handing out no-brainer awards, like naming Miguel Cabrera Tiger of the Year, the Detroit Independent Baseball Scribes has elected to take a different route this year.

The DIBS -- a collection of 22 writers that help shape the Tigers' blogosphere -- will reportedly part ways with its traditional annual awards in favor of a more eccentric and unconventional award format.

"Let's face it. Giving out traditional awards is kind of stale. Who was surprised the Detroit writers think Austin Jackson is Rookie of the Year? Who would be surprised to see Justin Verlander the top pitcher or Miguel Cabrera the top hitter?" Mensching asked. "Awarding the obvious is pointless. And with this team, the top hitter and top pitcher probably aren't going to be changing much from year to year."

In response, Roar of the Tigers' Samara Pearstein suggested a few original categories to be included in this year's voting, such as: Best Facial Hair Award, Best Pitching Face and Best Use of Social Media by a Player Award.

The DIBS is asking for input from its readers as far as which awards should be included on this year's ballot. Voting is expected to take place during the week of Nov. 23-30.

"These awards will definitely be more colorful than the awards we've voted on in year's past," DIBS member James Schmehl said. Yep. I quoted myself.

Is left-handed pitcher Phil Coke or catcher Gerald Laird worthy of the Clubhouse Prankster Award? Should right-handed relievers Ryan Perry or Joel Zumaya be honored with the Best Mohawk Award? Is closer Jose Valverde in line to win his first career Best On-Field Celebration Award?

Feel free to submit your vote for a few of the categories currently being tossed around. And, if you have an award suggestion that you'd like to pass along, submit it in our comments.

The Detroit Independent Baseball Scribes, established in 2005, has approximately 22 members. Its member writers are affiliated with such online organizations as MLive.com, SB Nation, ESPN.com, Freep.com, Yardbarker, MVN, Fan Blog and Fan Huddle.